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Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Hurricanes vs Capitals NHL Handicapping

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals meet at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Carolina lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Lightning on March 3. Bettors who backed the Lightning at +157 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Washington lost its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Flyers on March 4. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -111 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 12 games when playing Carolinais 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against CarolinaThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Carolinais 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Carolina

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3Before playing Calgary are 3-7After playing Philadelphia are 7-3After a loss are 4-6

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 12 games when playing WashingtonThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Washingtonis 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washingtonis 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4Before playing Boston are 5-5After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6After a loss are 6-4

Next up:Carolina at Buffalo, Wednesday, March 7Washington home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, March 8